The Founders
Thijs Buitenhuis
From a young age Thijs (1987) was always curious and loved investigating things. Initially, Thijs dreamed of becoming a journalist, captivated by the idea of writing stories and exploring new topics. Enthused by his father, this curiosity extended to the stock market; he owned his first stocks when he was 11. Before founding Norbury, Thijs led the public equities team at Egeria, managing a portfolio of over $150m. Thijs began his career as an Equity Analyst at Kempen & Co. Thijs likes to develop networks around companies and stocks, including employees, management, suppliers, competitors, analysts, shareholders, and other funds. Thijs enjoys the competition the markets offer and the ability to either learn something new, or meet someone interesting on a daily basis. Most of his prior roles were already quite entrepreneurial and the belief that his process works and is now more relevant than ever led him to establish Norbury Capital.
Ernest van Tuyll
Ernest’s (1984) family has instilled him with a great passion for the intellectual pursuit of debating what is true, be it in science, history or art. No Van Tuyll family dinner is complete without a vivid debate. Investing allows him to continue that passion on a daily basis. Before teaming up with Thijs, Ernest spent twelve years as an analyst and fund manager of the Juno Selection Fund. There he gained a lot of experience in stock picking: finding hidden gems, leaving no stone unturned in finding everything there is to know about that company and its future. More importantly, after more than 1000 company interactions he has heard many management spins. It is his ambition for Norbury to compete with the best fund managers out there and to get there Ernest will focus on those under the hood processes that you as an outside investor never perceive but which are ultimately crucial for sustained performance.
Why we chose the name Norbury Capital
The name Norbury Capital is a nod to Sherlock Holmes and an important lesson from the story "The Adventure of the Yellow Face" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In this tale, Holmes encounters a mystery involving a person living in a small cottage in Norbury. Despite being confident in his deductions, Holmes's theories turn out to be completely wrong—the true explanation is unexpectedly innocent. After realizing his mistake, Holmes humbly acknowledges his error and advises Dr. Watson to remind him of "Norbury" if he ever appears overly confident in his deductions. This serves as a lasting reminder to approach every case with humility, open-mindedness, and an awareness that even the most brilliant minds can be wrong. Norbury Capital embodies this philosophy. In the unpredictable world of investing, where wrong assumptions can easily lead to mistakes, our name serves as a constant reminder to stay humble, consider all possibilities, and be prepared for the unexpected. Just as Holmes learned from Norbury, our investment approach is rooted in thorough analysis, vigilance, and a willingness to adapt to new information. By embracing these values, Norbury Capital strives to make well-informed decisions that account for the complexities and uncertainties of investing.